Caucus News

SACRAMENTO - Today, Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) legislation to improve patient access to prescription medication, Senate Bill 853, passed the Senate in a bipartisan, unanimous vote. It will now head to the Assembly for policy committee hearings.

Sacramento, CA - May 26, 2022 – A total of 17 bills authored by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) are headed to the Assembly floor. The bills will proceed through the appropriate voting process in the Assembly with possible amendments; if amended they will return to the Senate for a reconciliation vote, before going to the Governor’s desk for signature before Sept. 1, 2022.

Senator Cortese’s (D-Silicon Valley) bill to provide guaranteed income payments to California’s unhoused youth has cleared a crucial hurdle today, advancing through the State Senate. The bill is now headed to the State Assembly.

Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) announces the 2022 Young Legislators program that will provide an introduction into the workings of government and strives to build a strong foundation for youth who want to get involved in the leadership of their community.

Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) announces the 2022 Young Legislators program that will provide an introduction into the workings of government and strives to build a strong foundation for youth who want to get involved in the leadership of their community.

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1302, a measure authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) will provide grants to high schools to establish or improve wellness and mental health support centers on campus.  It passed the Senate Floor with bi-partisan support today.

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1016, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Senate Floor. The measure would enhance special education services for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). 

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1255, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges, passed the Senate Floor

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill, 974 authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which addresses the delay and absence of live-saving treatments for cancer patients, passed the Senate Floor.  The measure expands health care coverage for diagnostic breast imaging following an abnormal mammography.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved two bills from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, which would improve the lives of the state’s most vulnerable including seniors, the disabled and homeless people by increasing access to medication, treatment and specialized equipment.